monomethyl

/ˌmɑnəˈmɛθɪl, ˌmɑnoʊ-/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having only one methyl group.

“The chemist studied the properties of monomethyl compounds.”

2. noun

A compound that contains one methyl group.

“The researcher analyzed the monomethyl derivatives in the sample.”

Synonyms

  • monomeric
  • unimolecular

Antonyms

  • multimolecular
  • polymethyl